forecast to be the busiest Christmas getaway on record in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\nP&O Ferries, which operates some of the ships from the port, said there were large queues on the approach roads and in the buffer area, but once through, passengers were having a smooth check-in with no delays. The company urged customers to allow extra time for their journey.<\/p>\n
The Port of Dover post said: \u201cWe also ask that all port-bound traffic remain on the main roads to the port, the A20 and A2, and keep the local roads clear for the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf customers do miss their scheduled sailing due to the wait times, their ferry operator will place them on the next available crossing.\u201d<\/p>\n
An estimated 37.5m leisure trips by car were planned between Wednesday and Christmas Eve, the RAC said.<\/p>\n
Shaun Jones, an AA expert patrolperson, said: \u201cIt\u2019s beginning to look a lot like traffic. Our advice is simple: plan ahead, check your route and allow extra time.<\/p>\n
\u201cPatience will be your best present this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The RAC\u2019s mobile servicing and repairs team leader, Nick Mullender, said: \u201cWith record numbers predicted to be taking to the roads this Christmas, journeys have the potential to be Grinch-worthy without some careful planning.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe week before Christmas is one of the few times of year when most of the UK hits the road simultaneously, with 2025 looking to be the busiest getaway period since our records began.\u201d<\/p>\n
National Highways, which manages England\u2019s motorways and major A roads, said it would \u201cremove as many roadworks as we safely can so everyone can get where they need to go this Christmas\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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